Uncovering ELLE's Office Best

Now that I have a home here five days a week, I thought it might benefit us both to introduce some structure to the mix with a regular feature.

Once a week, armed with my digital camera and the self-awareness to know what a this isn't a good time face looks like, I'll capture and showcase a static-moment sample of ELLE office style.

In keeping with our commitment to everything high-low, I'll do my best to highlight both fashion fantasy and its more affordable counterpart. But because my Mother long ago drummed into me the uncouthness of asking the "Who are you wearing?" question, I'll leave it to you to discern which is which. In addition to an equal opportunity price-point, I also promise representation from every tier of the masthead. Walking the same hallways as some of ELLE's more well-known tastemakers is a fleet of fashion-forward student interns whose long, unpaid work weeks earns them, at the very least, the chance to show you just how chic one can look even without adequate sleep and spending money.

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To ensure authenticity (i.e., keep fashion closet costume changes to a minimum), the day of the week on which I decide to play photographer will come without warning. And per pretty much everyone's request, all subjects will remain anonymous.

Let the `intern or editor?' speculation begin with this first installment of Office Best:

I hope one day I'll feel as comfortable decked out in this much punky bling.

Preppy and tailored with a whit of `90s grunge.

Every office needs a little nightclub fever on Monday, no?

I think someone has plans after work...

Furry, patent leathery perfection with just the right amount of hardware.